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Best Schools in Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley, AZ has 28 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 18 elementary) serving 16,243 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Oro Valley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oro Valley, AZ
The top high schools in Oro Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Oro Valley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90508) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 565 Students
2. Canyon Del Oro High School
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Projected Test Scores
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students
3. Ironwood Ridge High School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
4. Mountain View High School
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Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1831 Students
5. Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
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Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
6. San Manuel High School
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Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oro Valley, AZ
The top middle schools in Oro Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence W Cross Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
2. Tortolita Middle School
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Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oro Valley, AZ
The top elementary schools in Oro Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Oro Valley Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92318) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 666 Students
2. The Innovation Academy
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Painted Sky Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Winifred Harelson Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
5. Richard B Wilson Jr School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 838 Students
6. Dove Mountain K-8
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Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 920 Students
7. Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
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Leman Academy Of Excellence Inc. (92730) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1021 Students
8. Ironwood Elementary School
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Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
9. Mesa Verde Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
10. Copper Creek Elementary School
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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oro Valley, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oro Valley, AZ has a total population of 48,143 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oro Valley, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oro Valley, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oro Valley, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oro Valley, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oro Valley, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oro Valley, AZ
How many schools are in Oro Valley, AZ?
Oro Valley, AZ has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 16,243 students in total.
How do schools in Oro Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Oro Valley score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Oro Valley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oro Valley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Oro Valley
8 of 8 schools in Oro Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7B: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Oro Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.